Kitchen Manager

Lunchtime Solutions; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Free meals

Limited medical plan

Job summary

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager for on-site work at Lake City School District. The role runs Monday–Friday 6:30am-2pm, leading daily kitchen operations to deliver nutritious meals for students and staff.

The Kitchen Manager will supervise staff, manage inventory, ensure HACCP compliance, and uphold food-safety standards while maintaining a positive dining program in this school setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience in food service.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Comfort using computer systems like Microsoft Office, POS systems, and food-service software.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production by preparing meals, following recipes, ensuring serving-time readiness, and supporting special diets and catering needs.
• Keep the kitchen organized and compliant by maintaining clean work areas, overseeing storage organization using FIFO, completing HACCP logs, production records, inventories, and monitoring participation trends and gross-margin controls.
• Champion food safety by monitoring safe practices, coaching team members, and ensuring HACCP, HAZCOM, and safety checklists are completed and followed.
• Provide daily leadership by acting as the point of contact in the kitchen, helping troubleshoot issues, reinforcing policies, and supporting team communication.
• Manage inventory and ordering by placing food and supply orders, adjusting menus when needed, and maintaining prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Support and develop the team by training staff, coaching as needed, and filling in across district kitchens when required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers, sharing feedback, needs, and operational updates.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety awareness

Multitasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Food-service software

Job description

Overview

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences. Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Help improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere by joining our team.

Location: On-site at Lake City School District
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30am-2pm

Lunchtime Solutions is looking for a motivated, organized Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and support a positive, efficient meal program for students and staff. If you enjoy leading a team, preparing great food, and keeping a kitchen running smoothly, this role is a fantastic fit.

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations, including food production, inventory, ordering, safety, and team coordination. This role ensures meals are prepared on time, meet quality standards, and follow all food-safety and nutritional guidelines. It’s a hands-on leadership position that keeps the kitchen organized, efficient, and running at its best.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food production by preparing meals, following recipes, ensuring serving-time readiness, and supporting special diets and catering needs.
• Keep the kitchen organized and compliant by maintaining clean work areas, overseeing storage organization using FIFO, completing HACCP logs, production records, inventories, and monitoring participation trends and gross-margin controls.
• Champion food safety by monitoring safe practices, coaching team members, and ensuring HACCP, HAZCOM, and safety checklists are completed and followed.
• Provide daily leadership by acting as the point of contact in the kitchen, helping troubleshoot issues, reinforcing policies, and supporting team communication.
• Manage inventory and ordering by placing food and supply orders, adjusting menus when needed, and maintaining prep lists and freezer pulls.
• Support and develop the team by training staff, coaching as needed, and filling in across district kitchens when required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, school staff, and customers, sharing feedback, needs, and operational updates.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ year of food service experience in a supervisory role preferred
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete
• Valid Driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow procedures, and maintain food-safety standards
• Comfort using computer systems like Microsoft Office, POS systems, and food-service software
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and convert quantities for large batches
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, and other physical tasks

Benefits and Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Enjoy your evenings and weekends—our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
• Follow the school-year rhythm—work when school is in session and enjoy built-in breaks when students are out.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
• Enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
• Eat well—enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift
• Stay supported with a limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more every day

Values

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:

• Take pride in what you do
• Focus on customer success
• Be a person of integrity
• Drive to improve
• Do it with passion
• Express gratitude
• Work as a team
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!

Lunchtime Solutions performs post-offer background investigations prior to starting employment. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing relevant information such as criminal convictions and DMV record where appropriate for the position.

Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy

Lunchtime Solutions provides a positive partnership with our school that results in effective staffing and management of our breakfast and lunch programs. We deliver a great service with nutritious meals on a daily basis for our students.